Light or bright one
Aily is often considered a diminutive or variant of Aileen or Eileen, which are Irish forms of Helen. It carries the etymological weight of 'torch' or 'shining light'. While rare, it is sometimes used as a modern phonetic variation of names like Hailey or Kaylee.
About 13 girls were named Aily in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the Japanese manga series 'Aily's Story' · Aily's Story
